I'm a 52 yr old guitarist and just discovered you because of these. The only good thing to come out of this f#$%&*! quarantine. Thanks for the honest vids!
An 'unintentional legacy', absolutely. Ive been playing for thirty years and have never been so glued to someones guitar playing than yours, Tom. Thank you for these vids!
Hands downTom you are the most inspirational guitar player I’ve ever laid my ears on...absolute highlight of my day, jeez even my wife watched an episode! Hats off to you sir.
Hope you have a great session, Buk! Can’t wait to hear how it goes. Isn’t it strange how some of the greatest things are borne of some of the worst? Without this pandemic, there would likely never have been a Homeskoolin’ show. You’ve inspired us all in ways that you can’t even imagine, Tom. Thank you brother from the bottom of my heart!
This will be weird but you remind me of my Father Mark Bass he would have loved you (hes in the Atlanta country music Hall of Fame) I stopped playing after he passed but sense watching these it pushed me to start playing again. Thank you so much.
Hey Tom, Been playing since my teens. Am now 54 but last july i suffered a spinal chord injury and can no longer play the guitar.. Not gonna lie, hurts pretty bad not being able to play but your show really puts a smile on my face and for that I thank you...
This has been said about a hundred times now, but this series has been exactly what I needed. Tom, every video makes it more and more clear that you’re a grade A player and a grade A guy. Thank you, brother!
Mind blown (again). I've tried capturing a line on a looper, and then play unison over it. Humbling experience (but a great exercise). That intro is just another example of how far up Mt. Olympus our Tom really is.
You rip like no other. Just got turned on a few weeks ago. Dig the vibe and no nonsense attitude. Keeping it real. In the garage!!! EPIC!!! Keep Slaying!!!!
Allen Collins was a guitar bad ass! He played that on a Gibson Firebird! Thank you for that Tom! You got the phrasing correct, which is not an easy task! Great job!
Any of you cats new to theses lessons should go back to the beginning and watch em all... so much back there!! .. but especially go back to Bon Temps Rouler.. ..Hey Tom.. lovin these lessons man.. makes me smile when I see you’ve posted a new one.. no pressure.. haha. Someone once posted that Bon Temps Rouler should be the theme song for your show.. .. I agree...Man that jam was amazing..
man tom I literally woke up feeling strange. I looked over at my cat bandit and said I wonder how Tom's session went today at blackbird, bandit looked at me and made a face I had to laugh. so I came to check and see even though I knew you said you wouldn't be around I needed some home skoolin time so I had to watch this episode a few times with the 58 and the good old valco..cheers buddy...
Thanks so much for these lessons Tom! I swear I've learned more in the last 3 weeks watching your videos than I have in the past 30 years on my own... and I'm back to drinking before lunch. I'm ordering my t shirt now!
Dude, I look forward to these so much. The guy that wrote the unintentional legacy comment was right on. These will stand up over time. Your delivery as a “shoot from the hip” guy is perfect. No trying to sell anything but “You can get better”. Thanks again.
Hey Tom - It is a never ending quest totally agree. Just had a lesson with Guthrie Trapp online, sporting the most comfy Home skoolin t-shirt. Thanks again for the inspiration for all of us to keep learning guitar and making music...Cheers and best of luck back at the sessions.
I just want to thank you for bringing me back in time to the "Prononced" Album...First record I bought and listened to it over and over till I could play the rythm parts of every song on it. Just a kid then and that was how I learned...by ear. Now I watch You Tube videos to learn new stuff. How things have changed in our lifetime! But what amazed me was right after I watched you play it I picked up my SG and played it spot on...it stuck in my brain...unlike so many other songs that I have forgotten how to play over the years and have to relearn them. It's great how you come across...no ego, just a regular guy! But so talented...! Just makes me want to play so thanks for that!
When he answers a question I usually know which way he'll go but it doesn't mean it's obvious or expected it means he's preachin' to the choir🙏. Thanks for the best content on the tube.
Tom, thanks for helping make my lock down both bearable and productive. Im back to work from tomorrow and will be all masked up as well..all of our new shared reality. I’m feeling positive and am going to continue soaking up as much as I can from your lessons, both musically and philosophically👍🏼. Nice shout out to Lenny Breau, guy was a legend.
Man I've only been playing guitar for a month or so but I am hooked on what you can do with a guitar. Too advanced for me but watching listening and hopefully picking up tips for the future. Your inspirational and I thank you. Much respect from england
The “Writing from the past” fella from the comments you read out , is absolutely right ! It has inspired a generation and more than ! You are very cool and ARE the modern day ‘Bert Weedon’ you’re a little hard on yourself but I get it ! Ive learned and continue to learn so much from you ! Hell if I had a gig at the moment I’d put some cash in your tip jar ! Please carry on making these vids whenever you can ! Much love and respect from the UK !
Hi Tom, Chris Scott here, Well I've finally caught up to the current volume upload today. I've been binge watching from Volume 1 of Homeskoolin, over the past few days, to finally subscribing and getting a notification for this upload, and I've watched all of the Corona Lessons as well. I must say, as a guy who spent some time in Nashville doing custom session work on bass for some rock and pop type stuff, working with Ron Hafkin producing. (You may remember him so yes I guess I am name dropping ha!). But you have been so inspirational, not only in playing the guitar and teaching licks and stuff, but moreover in your stories and advice on how to approach sessions and performing live, when talking about how it is not a science you can always apply to ensure a successful gig. Sometimes it truly is involving some luck and making sure you keep your cool as well as keeping an open mind to what the song needs, or what the producer and songwriters are wanting to achieve. That has been the greatest thing in my view so thank you for sharing those insights man. Truly a blessing and such an interesting aspect you've included for us. I did those sessions with Denny Knight engineering and I was also co writing with him and his wife Rose Knight during that time. Don't know if you know them or not. Also I worked at the Ryman auditorium as my day gig there from 97 to 01 and I have to ask, did you ever play in any of the house bands for any events like say Chet's Birthday bash or any of the label showcases during that time? Perhaps did you play the night Kris Kristopherson opened the show up and John Fogerty, Peter Frampton, Mark Knopfler and a few others performed, being that Chet produced them? Vince was also playing guitar in the house band that night. It just seems like I recognize you from something involving session players for the backing bands during that time. Funny note about Kris when he played is that he started his songs in different keys and the band was working really hard to try and figure out where he was at in the first couple of bars of each song, so the hand signals for the numbers were going up on each side of the stage his entire set. I have a great story about fixing up his wireless units on his strap and tuning his guitar for him, which he knocked out of tune on the first song that night. He was very embarrassed and displeased with himself afterwards but the point of mentioning it is to let others here know that even when you are at the top of your game and serving to play with one of the greats, you can still be thrown for a loop and will have to adapt quickly. Kris of course is a stylist who has often been known to start in different keys from the recordings so it's not a crack on him, he was still great that night and the audience loved him despite his own assessment, which I tried to remind him of, but could you talk about how that can happen sometimes with an artist, for not just yourself but for the whole group maybe, and perhaps how it helps you to grow and accept that not everything goes perfect even when you are serving in a gig with the best of the pros, that by all accounts should be going well for everyone, but can force you into some uncomfortable moments where you have to be fast on your feet, be it at a session or during a live performance? PS: Sorry this was so long, I've been waiting to comment on a current upload, if you use any of it please feel free to edit and use only the applicable parts. I think you are just such a great dude for doing these and your personality and love of playing guitar shows. Still think we might have worked at the Ryman together on something.
Chapters 00:00 - Lynyrd Skynyrd intro 00:29 - Hello, class! 00:46 - '58 Les Paul 01:20 - Lynryd Skynyrd unison lead lesson 02:26 - Back to work 03:00 - Viewer Comment Bin / Spinal Tap vs. Holy Grail 03:53 - Stock licks? Lesson 06:18 - '58 Les Paul 06:44 - TV Series Nashville 07:40 - Unintentional Legacy
Break a leg on your gig tomorrow Tom, Yeah, these vids you've been making have been really awesome and inspiring. What a privilege to cop some licks from a real pro like yourself! Keep on Rockin' and thank you for all the tips and tricks and funny anecdotes!! Stay Well Holmes!!
Thanks for the new ideas, I've been pedaling away on the open b string! The beauty of your wisdom it that it continues to inspire me to step outside my comfort zone and I'm loving the results. P.S.: I don't really like to talk about gear either so the only thing I'm going to say about that 1958 Les Paul is "WOW!"
Hey Mate Im an old rock dog. I liked it loud and fast but as the years rolled on i searched for touch and melody, more soul and feel. You’re such an inspiration as you play the way i think the guitar should be played. I hope all the young cats take note of your style and understand the tremendous gift you’re giving. I love all your instrumentals and maybe someone in you tube world can tab them. Warm regards Glenn Martin Sydney Australia
Hello Tom Just watched all your vids over the last couple of days. FANTASTIC MATE! So Thanks for inspiring me,and sounds like lots of others too. If I had a wish it would be to hear you play more, that's not to say talk less! My personal top 3 would be Your Son crawling across the background! Very funny. Blues and dank nugs, please give us some more great grooves like that on a looper with a couple of ideas to go over it, that was so great and in the pocket! I tried my best to play along with that and got it in to my looper. But number 1 has got to be.More fool me That shit makes my hair on the back of my neck stand up! Props to you and Sarah for putting out that musical love. Double Thanks from lockdown London. Sam
Just another couple of examples of how influential lil' Tommy's off-hand comments can be... I immediately ordered the Ted Greene Chord Chemistry book from Amazon Prime and WOW. It's a book that I would have looked at once in the store and said that's WAY to much for me, but now that Tom recommended it, and has shown us the beauty of understanding chord structure, I'm going to buckle down and do the homework. The second one was that Puddle of Mudd video of "About a Girl". WOW again. A great example of what NOT to do. The good and bad, the ying and yang. Stay safe brother and have fun in the studio.
Hey Tom been binge watching your videos man!! Love this content, keep it coming. Gotta be honest I only heard about you about a few days ago, but am floored by your talent and passion for guitar. I’m a lifelong campfire player but these vids have reignited something in me to be a better player so thank you for that. Question : Do you prefer recording direct to the control booth or do you mic the amps? And in general what’s your opinion on the subject of recording guitars? Again thank you so much for doing this you’ve awoken so many possibilities for me as well as many others.
Uncle Larry, you mentioned Steve Gorman a few videos back. I am a crazy Black Crowes fan. I think Gorman is the most underrated drummer in rock music. Not given nearly enough credit. On the subject of the BCs, the duo of Rich Robinson and Marc Ford is one of my favorites. Thanks for the videos you make the bad COVID days better.
The viewer mail about the legacy of these videos. Totally agree. Let me add that those Danny Gatton videos ... holy fuck! They are the best thing I have ever watched on video. The banjo roll stuff really caught my attention and changed my playing completely. It finally got my right and left hands synchronized a *helluva* lot better and has made everything else easier too. It was a turbo boost after 40 years of playing pretty crappy guitar. It put me in a place where I can layer on the Bukovac legacy.
Took a while to latch on and catch up but loved/loving every minute. You mentioned the never ending quest, Thats the great thing about guitar. Always something new to try. Thanks for sharing. P.S. Did I miss a Little Feat mention?
Thanks for putting these riffs in my head and hands! Keep bringin' it brother , now I gotta dig out my copy of "One More From the Road". One of the best live albums ever made! PEACE from Southwest Michigan 🐉💀👽🎸🎶🎵🌎🌌💲
Hey Tom, love the Skynyrd intro. Making connections here....the Am Pentatonic scale played in the lead utilities the 6th interval. This perplexed me at first as I’m new to playing blues lead. Then I found your Vol. 2 episode where you explain the 6th as a color note. Thanks for your theory lessons! Now it makes sense and helps me break out of the standard pentatonic scale.
As a result of watching your channel on repeat, RUclips is now recommending other BUK appearances to me. Last night I saw a an incredible, face melting solo on Rise Up Singing from your Trigger Hippy days. Wow. The one I saw was a much more intense version than on the record. Next level stuff. What’s the biggest difference for you in terms of playing live vs in the studio? Do you have to approach things differently / adjust your mindset? Being a session guy at heart, is is better to know you have nearly endless chances or to know you have to get it right once?
"The Puddle of Mudd video where they do Nirvana..." Tom, I think you might owe me a new computer monitor and a new cup of coffee! Best of luck with the upcoming sessions; can't wait for your report! That '58 is a nice one... maybe ol Tuf should buy it for his collection.
Lovin the skynyrd, from Jacksonville FL. Those boys had some awesome guitar work. Sad we wont know what what they would have produced with Steve Gaines, he was a beast! His work in That Smell is on point!
Hey Tom, thanks so much for these videos. I think what's so valuable about these "lesson" are that you're giving people guidance on how to find their own voice on the guitar no matter how much or little theory they know. I've been dinking around on guitar for 40 years. Got serious 10 years ago. Sometimes I'll play along to a jam track or just jam and find myself very moved. Other times I feel like nothing is happening. Do you get that way?
My best friend Stephen Cragg directed a whole bunch of episodes of Nashville. I came to town to watch to him direct. Met the entire cast, and more importantly, I met Buddy Miller. I even tried to get Buk on the show several times but I was too far outside that casting loop. I did suggest it though.
That burst sounds ridiculous. The ones above 9lbs have so much heft on the high strings. Tom, you're the best and yes it is unintentional but we are all eternally grateful that the world leant you to us for a bit. Stay safe on the sessions, sending love and looking forward to the report back!
Hey Tom great advice on using the strength of 3 fingers when bending...and I notice you never noodle and always play with intention and that's a valuable lesson..Thanks for sharing what you know to be true..thats absolutely what we need..Glenn in Vermont..
TB, your learn licks elsewhere on the fretboard is proving so helpful to my playing. Nice to see Tim Pierce interview Phil X recently and he praised the same skill.
Tom, I'm absolutely loving these videos man. You're an amazing player and I'm learning so much. You seem to wear your musical influences on your sleave and you're honest about what works and what doesn't, what you need and what you don't. In your session work, are you expected to put your own stamp on things, pour your influences out in your playing, or are you there to play what's prescribed for the song?
I’d love to see you and your wife do some Stevie nicks tunes, I’m sure it would put a smile on a lot of faces. Love her voice... and your guitar playing 💕
Tom, thank you so much for the lessons. Could you please talk about how to not gracefully not resolve at the end of the bar, pushing to a, now more epic, resolve to the end of the next bar?
Knock on wood, but... April 28th when you were interviewed by Michael Palmisano I made comment you had hit 12,000 subs, and we vowed to get you to 15k. You have DOUBLED in a mere 3 weeks dude, phenomenal 🤩
Thanks for reminding us of Steve Gaines, what a great, underrated guitarist! That brought back memories of hours of practice back in the day, trying to learn the intro to 'I know a little'. Never got it right, so I faked it, for years... I'd be so so grateful if you could break it down for us. Please?!!
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Also I think it's safe to say Tom you've lit a fire under all of us to play more music.That's an eternal flame right there.
Hey master of universe. Can you demonstrate how to play in the pocket, behind and ahead of it. Thanks for the best guitar channel EVER.
Fantastic question!
@@Czeskauskas I agree. Hope Uncle Larry does too.
The silver lining about Covid -19 is being to hang with guys like Tom...I hope you keep doing this Tom - absolute fantastic!!
I'm a 52 yr old guitarist and just discovered you because of these. The only good thing to come out of this f#$%&*! quarantine. Thanks for the honest vids!
An 'unintentional legacy', absolutely. Ive been playing for thirty years and have never been so glued to someones guitar playing than yours, Tom. Thank you for these vids!
Thanks, Tom for another great video. I love the opening to that Skynard song. Those guys were killers.
That Lester blew my doors off!! Damn!! Thank you for sharing that beauty with us!!
Hands downTom you are the most inspirational guitar player I’ve ever laid my ears on...absolute highlight of my day, jeez even my wife watched an episode! Hats off to you sir.
Hope you have a great session, Buk!
Can’t wait to hear how it goes.
Isn’t it strange how some of the greatest things are borne of some of the worst?
Without this pandemic, there would likely never have been a Homeskoolin’ show.
You’ve inspired us all in ways that you can’t even imagine, Tom.
Thank you brother from the bottom of my heart!
Well said @T L
This will be weird but you remind me of my Father Mark Bass he would have loved you (hes in the Atlanta country music Hall of Fame) I stopped playing after he passed but sense watching these it pushed me to start playing again. Thank you so much.
“And that Puddle of Mudd video where they do Nirvana” - funniest line thus far in the series
Classic
I'm a year late to the party but just spit coffee everywhere
Hey Tom, Been playing since my teens. Am now 54 but last july i suffered a spinal chord injury and can no longer play the guitar.. Not gonna lie, hurts pretty bad not being able to play but your show really puts a smile on my face and for that I thank you...
Be careful out in the world Tommy...my wife was called back in this morning as well. Lovin' every one of these vids. Peace.
This has been said about a hundred times now, but this series has been exactly what I needed. Tom, every video makes it more and more clear that you’re a grade A player and a grade A guy. Thank you, brother!
Wow, killer sound there at the beginning! Love that doubling.
Hey Tom Have a Great Session, Please Stay Safe and as always,Thank You!!
PS Loved the Rollin Rock Video Late Night Shopping...lol
Mind blown (again). I've tried capturing a line on a looper, and then play unison over it. Humbling experience (but a great exercise). That intro is just another example of how far up Mt. Olympus our Tom really is.
Yeah for Lenny Breau mention! Great stuff Tom!
Glad to hear you're going back in! Keep us updated! :-)
Thanks Tom, stay safe back out there in the session world looking forwards already to the session debrief !
You rip like no other. Just got turned on a few weeks ago. Dig the vibe and no nonsense attitude. Keeping it real. In the garage!!! EPIC!!! Keep Slaying!!!!
You sir are a gem. Thank you for all of this!
Allen Collins was a guitar bad ass! He played that on a Gibson Firebird! Thank you for that Tom! You got the phrasing correct, which is not an easy task! Great job!
I was like now wait just a minute. THAT'S A Burst!
Good to see a '58 and have fun back at work................catch you in a few days Tom.
Any of you cats new to theses lessons should go back to the beginning and watch em all... so much back there!! .. but especially go back to Bon Temps Rouler.. ..Hey Tom.. lovin these lessons man.. makes me smile when I see you’ve posted a new one.. no pressure.. haha. Someone once posted that Bon Temps Rouler should be the theme song for your show.. .. I agree...Man that jam was amazing..
man tom I literally woke up feeling strange. I looked over at my cat bandit and said I wonder how Tom's session went today at blackbird, bandit looked at me and made a face I had to laugh. so I came to check and see even though I knew you said you wouldn't be around I needed some home skoolin time so I had to watch this episode a few times with the 58 and the good old valco..cheers buddy...
Thanks so much for these lessons Tom! I swear I've learned more in the last 3 weeks watching your videos than I have in the past 30 years on my own... and I'm back to drinking before lunch. I'm ordering my t shirt now!
That opening cured my case of the mondays
I was cured as soon as I saw 501chorusecho in my notifications!!
The opening to they call me the breeze...... gets me going every time.
This is my ×# time watching this episode....THANKS BUK!!!
Awesome sounding & playing Buk! That LP gives me spinal...shivers! You da man!
Dude, I look forward to these so much. The guy that wrote the unintentional legacy comment was right on. These will stand up over time. Your delivery as a “shoot from the hip” guy is perfect. No trying to sell anything but “You can get better”. Thanks again.
Hey Tom - It is a never ending quest totally agree. Just had a lesson with Guthrie Trapp online, sporting the most comfy Home skoolin t-shirt. Thanks again for the inspiration for all of us to keep learning guitar and making music...Cheers and best of luck back at the sessions.
I just want to thank you for bringing me back in time to the "Prononced" Album...First record I bought and listened to it over and over till I could play the rythm parts of every song on it. Just a kid then and that was how I learned...by ear. Now I watch You Tube videos to learn new stuff. How things have changed in our lifetime! But what amazed me was right after I watched you play it I picked up my SG and played it spot on...it stuck in my brain...unlike so many other songs that I have forgotten how to play over the years and have to relearn them. It's great how you come across...no ego, just a regular guy! But so talented...! Just makes me want to play so thanks for that!
Thanks for the inspiration Tommy. Please keep doing this.
Thanks for all the knowledge shared.
Thanks Tom you really are a true inspiration to me. Good luck on your session Tomorrow and stay safe can’t wait to hear about it!
The content inspires because its genuine. Thanks brother! Have a great session.
When he answers a question I usually know which way he'll go but it doesn't mean it's obvious or expected it means he's preachin' to the choir🙏. Thanks for the best content on the tube.
I hope your sessions go well..lookin forward to your next vid....love it Tom..
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Tom, thanks for helping make my lock down both bearable and productive. Im back to work from tomorrow and will be all masked up as well..all of our new shared reality. I’m feeling positive and am going to continue soaking up as much as I can from your lessons, both musically and philosophically👍🏼. Nice shout out to Lenny Breau, guy was a legend.
Man I've only been playing guitar for a month or so but I am hooked on what you can do with a guitar. Too advanced for me but watching listening and hopefully picking up tips for the future. Your inspirational and I thank you. Much respect from england
The “Writing from the past” fella from the comments you read out , is absolutely right ! It has inspired a generation and more than ! You are very cool and ARE the modern day ‘Bert Weedon’ you’re a little hard on yourself but I get it ! Ive learned and continue to learn so much from you ! Hell if I had a gig at the moment I’d put some cash in your tip jar ! Please carry on making these vids whenever you can ! Much love and respect from the UK !
As always, like visiting with a good friend , thanks Tom.
"Unintentional legacy" - what a great phrase and summary of this whole thing. Thanks to the author!
Hi Tom, Chris Scott here,
Well I've finally caught up to the current volume upload today. I've been binge watching from Volume 1 of Homeskoolin, over the past few days, to finally subscribing and getting a notification for this upload, and I've watched all of the Corona Lessons as well. I must say, as a guy who spent some time in Nashville doing custom session work on bass for some rock and pop type stuff, working with Ron Hafkin producing. (You may remember him so yes I guess I am name dropping ha!). But you have been so inspirational, not only in playing the guitar and teaching licks and stuff, but moreover in your stories and advice on how to approach sessions and performing live, when talking about how it is not a science you can always apply to ensure a successful gig. Sometimes it truly is involving some luck and making sure you keep your cool as well as keeping an open mind to what the song needs, or what the producer and songwriters are wanting to achieve. That has been the greatest thing in my view so thank you for sharing those insights man. Truly a blessing and such an interesting aspect you've included for us.
I did those sessions with Denny Knight engineering and I was also co writing with him and his wife Rose Knight during that time. Don't know if you know them or not.
Also I worked at the Ryman auditorium as my day gig there from 97 to 01 and I have to ask, did you ever play in any of the house bands for any events like say Chet's Birthday bash or any of the label showcases during that time? Perhaps did you play the night Kris Kristopherson opened the show up and John Fogerty, Peter Frampton, Mark Knopfler and a few others performed, being that Chet produced them? Vince was also playing guitar in the house band that night. It just seems like I recognize you from something involving session players for the backing bands during that time. Funny note about Kris when he played is that he started his songs in different keys and the band was working really hard to try and figure out where he was at in the first couple of bars of each song, so the hand signals for the numbers were going up on each side of the stage his entire set. I have a great story about fixing up his wireless units on his strap and tuning his guitar for him, which he knocked out of tune on the first song that night. He was very embarrassed and displeased with himself afterwards but the point of mentioning it is to let others here know that even when you are at the top of your game and serving to play with one of the greats, you can still be thrown for a loop and will have to adapt quickly. Kris of course is a stylist who has often been known to start in different keys from the recordings so it's not a crack on him, he was still great that night and the audience loved him despite his own assessment, which I tried to remind him of, but could you talk about how that can happen sometimes with an artist, for not just yourself but for the whole group maybe, and perhaps how it helps you to grow and accept that not everything goes perfect even when you are serving in a gig with the best of the pros, that by all accounts should be going well for everyone, but can force you into some uncomfortable moments where you have to be fast on your feet, be it at a session or during a live performance?
PS: Sorry this was so long, I've been waiting to comment on a current upload, if you use any of it please feel free to edit and use only the applicable parts. I think you are just such a great dude for doing these and your personality and love of playing guitar shows. Still think we might have worked at the Ryman together on something.
That Burst sounds perfect. Faded to a very nice lemon color too.
Spectacular guitar. All the best in the operating theatre.
rolling rocks fave beer, thanks tom!!
Chapters
00:00 - Lynyrd Skynyrd intro
00:29 - Hello, class!
00:46 - '58 Les Paul
01:20 - Lynryd Skynyrd unison lead lesson
02:26 - Back to work
03:00 - Viewer Comment Bin / Spinal Tap vs. Holy Grail
03:53 - Stock licks? Lesson
06:18 - '58 Les Paul
06:44 - TV Series Nashville
07:40 - Unintentional Legacy
Legacy indeed and it echoes around the world. Tom is the real deal!
Break a leg on your gig tomorrow Tom, Yeah, these vids you've been making have been really awesome and inspiring. What a privilege to cop some licks from a real pro like yourself! Keep on Rockin' and thank you for all the tips and tricks and funny anecdotes!! Stay Well Holmes!!
That's what I'm talking about Tom some Mr Allen Collins one of my fav bands learned a lot of my guitar licks from these old boys. thanks Tom
So many great guitar players so few great storytellers.🎖
Love that your serious and flip all at the same time, LOL! How human!
Love it!!
Such great stuff Tom...thanks so much man....
These videos have been incredible! Thank you for all of the time you’ve put into this! You are awesome man!
Thanks for the new ideas, I've been pedaling away on the open b string! The beauty of your wisdom it that it continues to inspire me to step outside my comfort zone and I'm loving the results. P.S.: I don't really like to talk about gear either so the only thing I'm going to say about that 1958 Les Paul is "WOW!"
Hey Mate
Im an old rock dog. I liked it loud and fast but as the years rolled on i searched for touch and melody, more soul and feel.
You’re such an inspiration as you play the way i think the guitar should be played.
I hope all the young cats take note of your style and understand the tremendous gift
you’re giving.
I love all your instrumentals and maybe someone in you tube world can tab them.
Warm regards
Glenn Martin
Sydney
Australia
Man your channel is such a cool breath of fresh air! Thanks for all your stuff man it’s amazing 🤘
Love the field trip to the "Beer Cave" !!!
Hello Tom Just watched all your vids over the last couple of days. FANTASTIC MATE! So Thanks for inspiring me,and sounds like lots of others too. If I had a wish it would be to hear you play more, that's not to say talk less! My personal top 3 would be Your Son crawling across the background! Very funny. Blues and dank nugs, please give us some more great grooves like that on a looper with a couple of ideas to go over it, that was so great and in the pocket! I tried my best to play along with that and got it in to my looper. But number 1 has got to be.More fool me That shit makes my hair on the back of my neck stand up! Props to you and Sarah for putting out that musical love. Double Thanks from lockdown London. Sam
Just another couple of examples of how influential lil' Tommy's off-hand comments can be... I immediately ordered the Ted Greene Chord Chemistry book from Amazon Prime and WOW. It's a book that I would have looked at once in the store and said that's WAY to much for me, but now that Tom recommended it, and has shown us the beauty of understanding chord structure, I'm going to buckle down and do the homework. The second one was that Puddle of Mudd video of "About a Girl". WOW again. A great example of what NOT to do. The good and bad, the ying and yang. Stay safe brother and have fun in the studio.
Hey Tom been binge watching your videos man!! Love this content, keep it coming. Gotta be honest I only heard about you about a few days ago, but am floored by your talent and passion for guitar. I’m a lifelong campfire player but these vids have reignited something in me to be a better player so thank you for that. Question : Do you prefer recording direct to the control booth or do you mic the amps? And in general what’s your opinion on the subject of recording guitars? Again thank you so much for doing this you’ve awoken so many possibilities for me as well as many others.
Thanks for doing this! Your playing is so musical, very inspiring! Would love to hear you talk about dissonance, when and how to apply. Keep it up :)
Incredible! These videos have encouraged me to pick up the electric guitar again. Cheers!
Uncle Larry, you mentioned Steve Gorman a few videos back. I am a crazy Black Crowes fan. I think Gorman is the most underrated drummer in rock music. Not given nearly enough credit. On the subject of the BCs, the duo of Rich Robinson and Marc Ford is one of my favorites. Thanks for the videos you make the bad COVID days better.
The viewer mail about the legacy of these videos. Totally agree. Let me add that those Danny Gatton videos ... holy fuck! They are the best thing I have ever watched on video. The banjo roll stuff really caught my attention and changed my playing completely. It finally got my right and left hands synchronized a *helluva* lot better and has made everything else easier too. It was a turbo boost after 40 years of playing pretty crappy guitar. It put me in a place where I can layer on the Bukovac legacy.
“Puddle of mud video” I just lost it! 🤣🤣🤣
I just borrowed a 58 Les Paul :-). Awesome...
Took a while to latch on and catch up but loved/loving every minute. You mentioned the never ending quest, Thats the great thing about guitar. Always something new to try. Thanks for sharing. P.S. Did I miss a Little Feat mention?
Thanks for putting these riffs in my head and hands!
Keep bringin' it brother , now I gotta dig out my copy of "One More From the Road". One of the best live albums ever made!
PEACE from Southwest Michigan
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Hey Tom, love the Skynyrd intro. Making connections here....the Am Pentatonic scale played in the lead utilities the 6th interval. This perplexed me at first as I’m new to playing blues lead. Then I found your Vol. 2 episode where you explain the 6th as a color note. Thanks for your theory lessons! Now it makes sense and helps me break out of the standard pentatonic scale.
As a result of watching your channel on repeat, RUclips is now recommending other BUK appearances to me. Last night I saw a an incredible, face melting solo on Rise Up Singing from your Trigger Hippy days. Wow. The one I saw was a much more intense version than on the record. Next level stuff. What’s the biggest difference for you in terms of playing live vs in the studio? Do you have to approach things differently / adjust your mindset? Being a session guy at heart, is is better to know you have nearly endless chances or to know you have to get it right once?
Cheers! Have a great session
ThanksTom! (aka Uncle "L")... wishing you the best at the session work tomorrow! Hope we all recover back to normality soon!
I echo that last comment...
these small lessons have been a joy and easier to digest.
"The Puddle of Mudd video where they do Nirvana..." Tom, I think you might owe me a new computer monitor and a new cup of coffee! Best of luck with the upcoming sessions; can't wait for your report! That '58 is a nice one... maybe ol Tuf should buy it for his collection.
Man...Terrific stuff Tom!! Thx bro
Hi Tom, if possible... could you do a short live sniplet from the session tomorrow? Thx for all the inspiration klaus
Lovin the skynyrd, from Jacksonville FL. Those boys had some awesome guitar work. Sad we wont know what what they would have produced with Steve Gaines, he was a beast! His work in That Smell is on point!
We need a class on the "guitar face"! :p This is my new favorite thing on the internet. Thanks for making these vids!
Can't forget the Brothers. The masterful ABB!
Hey Tom, thanks so much for these videos. I think what's so valuable about these "lesson" are that you're giving people guidance on how to find their own voice on the guitar no matter how much or little theory they know. I've been dinking around on guitar for 40 years. Got serious 10 years ago. Sometimes I'll play along to a jam track or just jam and find myself very moved. Other times I feel like nothing is happening. Do you get that way?
My best friend Stephen Cragg directed a whole bunch of episodes of Nashville. I came to town to watch to him direct. Met the entire cast, and more importantly, I met Buddy Miller. I even tried to get Buk on the show several times but I was too far outside that casting loop. I did suggest it though.
That burst sounds ridiculous. The ones above 9lbs have so much heft on the high strings. Tom, you're the best and yes it is unintentional but we are all eternally grateful that the world leant you to us for a bit. Stay safe on the sessions, sending love and looking forward to the report back!
you are the man ¡¡¡ keep the things going
First time commenter... I wore out skynyrd when I was learning, but the production on their albums is amazing for the time it was in.
Hey Tom great advice on using the strength of 3 fingers when bending...and I notice you never noodle and always play with intention and that's a valuable lesson..Thanks for sharing what you know to be true..thats absolutely what we need..Glenn in Vermont..
TB, your learn licks elsewhere on the fretboard is proving so helpful to my playing. Nice to see Tim Pierce interview Phil X recently and he praised the same skill.
Tom, I'm absolutely loving these videos man. You're an amazing player and I'm learning so much. You seem to wear your musical influences on your sleave and you're honest about what works and what doesn't, what you need and what you don't. In your session work, are you expected to put your own stamp on things, pour your influences out in your playing, or are you there to play what's prescribed for the song?
I’d love to see you and your wife do some Stevie nicks tunes, I’m sure it would put a smile on a lot of faces. Love her voice... and your guitar playing 💕
Professor B, have a great session. Be Well
Hey tom love your videos but i wanted to know if when everything is over you'll continue making videos?
All the fans of this utterly enjoyable series
I hereby deem
“Buk Lovers”
Hey Tom! Hope everything goes well. Also looking forward to that rolling rock design coming through to fruition.
Tom, thank you so much for the lessons. Could you please talk about how to not gracefully not resolve at the end of the bar, pushing to a, now more epic, resolve to the end of the next bar?
Knock on wood, but... April 28th when you were interviewed by Michael Palmisano I made comment you had hit 12,000 subs, and we vowed to get you to 15k. You have DOUBLED in a mere 3 weeks dude, phenomenal 🤩
Take some pics from the "masked" session please
Thanks for reminding us of Steve Gaines, what a great, underrated guitarist! That brought back memories of hours of practice back in the day, trying to learn the intro to 'I know a little'. Never got it right, so I faked it, for years... I'd be so so grateful if you could break it down for us. Please?!!